India
Here are the top reads from this evening.
Updated : Jan 30, 2017, 01:13 PM IST
Lip service? 70% of total funds received by political parties from unknown sources
As per the ADR’s data from 2004 to 2014 all political parties combined received Rs 11,367 crore and 70 percent of the money was received from unknown sources. Read more here.
Supreme Court to reject persons over 70 years for BCCI administrator
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected all the names suggested by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for administrators, adding that any individual above the age of 70 will not be appointed at BCCI administrators. Read more here.
Jallikattu: Central government withdraws 2016 notification
Central government informed Supreme Court on Tuesday that they have withdrawn the 2016 notification allowing Jallikattu in view of fresh legislation passed by the state assembly, on the issue. Read more here.
Punjab Elections 2017: SAD manifesto promises farm debt waiver for small farmers
Ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday released its election manifesto promising farm debt waiver for small farmers, 20 lakh jobs for youth, mega complexes for industry and succour to the poor. Read more here.
Academy Awards 2017: Complete list of Oscar nominees, Dev Patel gets nod for 'Lion'
Check out the full list of nominations for the 89th Academy Awards here!
'Kaabil' Review: Kaabil is old-school, emotional and forceful, an ABSOLUTE MUST for all Hrithik Roshan fans!
...And if you aren't a Hrithik Roshan fan, you might feel differently after this film! Read more here.